Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42,710, John English, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
English, John
S. 42,710
CONTENTS

3516.
Pennsylvania Roll -
John English 4 Capt Pearzy Private -
Pennsylvania line 3 years In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania - at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th of October 1818 and sent to James Watson at genl - Jersey Shore Penn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 \frac{4}{3} - 33:6 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 - 48: -
$ 81: 6
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
John English and wife Mary English of the County of Dauphin, State of Pennsylvania
Continued Pension

John English
Admitted

English Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania ss.
Personally before me the subscriber one of the Assistant Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County came John English of the County aforesaid being duly sworn according to law. with Deposes and says.
That he this Depon t was a Soldier in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War, that he enlisted in January 1778, for three years or during the War, into a Company commanded by Lieutenant John Peirce commonly called Col l Murrays Company & in the 2 d Regiment command- -ed by Col l Walter Stewart of the Pennsylvania Line, and that he continued in actual service, & further that s d Depon t says that he fulfilled the three years of his enlist- -ment, & that he then was discharged at Trenton in New Jersey by a written discharge given to him signed by General Wayne, dated to the best of his recollection in the latter part of January, or fore part of February 1781.
He s d Depon t further states that he sent his discharge by a person who was going to Philad a (as a Bonker) in order that he might draw some arrearages of pay due him, & that s d Discharge never was returned to him. — s d Depon t further says, that owing to his reduced circumstances in life that he has need of the assistance from his Country for a support.
Sworn & subscribed before me this first day of May A.D. 1818
his John x English
James Davidson
mark

State of Penn a
Lycoming Co. ss.
Personally came before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Courts of Commonpleas &c. of S d County -
James English & Dan l Callahan who were each duly sworn according to Law
Doth depose & say individually that he
knows John English the applicant for an Old Soldiers Pension under an act of Congress, making provision for S d Dep ts further say that he the S d John English was a soldier in the revolutionary war in actual service
The S d James English says that he knew the S d John English in service at least three years. The Dep nt Dan l Callahan says that he knew him in the Army some time but cannot say how long.
Sworn & subscribed before me the 17 th August 1818
his James English mark
James Davidson
Daniel Callahan
I James Davidson Esq r one of the Judges of the of the Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to his satisfaction that the S d John English did serve in the Revolutionary war as above stated against the common Enemy, & that he is Poor & stands in need of the bounties of his country for support & had I now transmit the proceedings & testimony had there been taken & had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War.
James Davidson

Schedule of the property of John English taken October 2 d 1820.
I have besides necessary Cloathing & bedding    One horse . . . . . $ 30 . 00   Two Cows and one calf . . . . . 23 . 00   Two Sheep & four hogs . . . . . 8 . 50   1/2 dozen plates . . . . . — . 40   1/2 Do. Tea cups and saucers . . . . . — . 40   1/2 Do. Spoons . . . . . — . 50   One Iron pot & kettle . . . . . 3 . 40   One Bake kettle . . . . . 1 . 25   1 axe Broken . . . . . — . 75   1 tin bucket . . . . . — . 50   1 Old Saddle . . . . . 2 . 00   1 tin pan . . . . . — . 75   71 . 45 
I have no debts due me
I am indebted in the following sum to wit $ 47 . 00
I am by occupation a labourer, but by age and infirmities am not able to pursue that occupation. I have one child that resides with me to wit, Fanny aged 27 years, and my Wife aged 68 years who is infirm like myself.
John his English mark
Sworn & Subscribed in Open Court October 2 d 1820. Thos. Hays pro tem
War Department.
Revolutionary Claim
I do certify, that in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the eighteenth day of March 1818. John English, late a private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the pension list, Roll of the Pennsylvania Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. Given at the War Office of the United States this 8 th day of October one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
"Endorsement." Payable on the 1 st of March and 1 st of September in each year at the U. States Bank Philadelphia. N o (3516) Recorded

District of Pennsylvania
Lycoming County Gs. — On the second day of October A.D. 1820, eighteen hundred and twenty, Personally appeared in Open Court of Common Pleas held in Williamsport for the County of Lycoming, being a court of record, proceedings according to the course of Common Law, with Jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of proceedings. John English aged 70 years resident in Lycoming County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Act of Congress of the eighteenth of March A.D. 1818 and first of May 1820. That he served in the Revolutionary War in the company commanded by Captain John Pensey in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Walter Stewart in the line of Pennsylvania and has obtained a pension under the Act of March A.D. 1818, his certificate being numbered 3516. dated 8 th October 1818. and to commence on the first day of May A.D. 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
his John X English mark
Sworn & Subscribed in Open Court October 2 nd 1820
Wm. Hays 10 th July

sion on file in this Bureau
John English Ser. File 42710
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1778 to Feb 1781 Private Lieut. — P. Murray Maj. Walter Stewart Pa                                     
Battles engaged in, None mentioned Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not given Date of application for pension, May 1, 1818 His claim was allowed Residence at date of application, Schuylkill Co. Pa Age at date of application, 70 yrs of age in 1820 Remarks: in 1820 he referred to his wife aged 68 yrs, name not stated, and his child Fanny aged 27 yrs.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex (M)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
3423
Job No. _____
Date May 17, 26
Subject John English Rev. 842710
1 copies of 21 pieces consisting of 5 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev War Section Division.
Remarks: See receipt for payment re Benj. Buchanan Approved 832140
W. Nelson
Chief Division. Sect
Chief Clerk.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
March 3, 1924
J. M. English 942 Allegheny St. Jersey Shore, Pa.
Sir:
In the Revolutionary War pension claim of John English , Pennsylvania Troops, S.42710, the date and place of his birth are not on record. He was seventy years of age in 1820.
In the Revolutionary War pension claim of James English , Pennsylvania Troops, W.3232, the date and place of his birth are not on record. He was about seventy-six years of age in 1820.
The names of parents are not stated in either of the above noted claims.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

My dear Sir:
Jersey Shore, Pa., 1-28-1924.
I do not have your proper address, so kindly excuse this crude way.
Two soldiers of the Rev. War received pensions, and as I wish very much to get the place where they were born, the date of their birth I am asking whether it may not be on their pension application or other papers.
James English.
James English enlisted from Berks county 1777 in Capt. Brady's Co. Later was transferred from the Twelfth Regiment of the Penna. Continental Line to the First Reg. of the Penna. Con. Line, as Sergeant.
John English, (bro of James).
John English enlisted in Capt. Henry Christ, Jr.'s Company, Col. Miles Rifle Regiment. (Penna. Continental Line)
Both served to the end of the war, and both were honorably discharged. The date of James' discharge is not on file (not given at least) but there is a recorded pension paper on record that says, "He was living in Lycoming Co. in 1835, 99 years old".
John's discharge papers give 8-13-1783 as the date of his discharge.
Should there be parents names given for them will you see that it is added to the answers?
Thanking you sincerely for any and all kindness you render me I am,
Very respectfully yours,
J.M. English, 942 Allegheny St. Jersey Shore, Pa.

per 20 Phila Pa
June 13-1921
The following statement have gotten from the Historical Society in the history of Lycoping Co. John and James English before the Revolutionary War were residents of Mass. They were both in the war James an aid to Gen Washington after the war was over they located on the Susquehanna River

where Northumberland is at the present time later they went on up the branch of river and further on by Pine Creek from there to little Pine Creek settled and the town is called English Center . What I would like to know the dates of John English and birth and death so as to fill out papers for joining D. A. R. John English had a son John and he had a son John M

English that was born and died in E. C. and this is a grand daughter of John M that is seeking the dates of the soldier. If this isn't the right place for information you please give me the suitable information Yours very truly C. M. B. Hurlock
Mrs F. I. Hurlock 2831 Brand St Philadelphia Pa.

✓ 30 Stamp recd. mkt
Rev. Secy Att
Williamsport Pa. May 16 1919.
G. M. Saltzgaber Comm. Dpt. of Interiors Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir would you kindly send me a statement of the military history of my ancestors who were in the Rev war in 1778 § 42, 10 John W. 3232 and James English who resided at near English Centre I would like also to have the copy of the affidavit when they applied for pension which might prove where they came from they were the first settlers on Pine Creek when it was a vast wilderness when the Indians still were in these mountains in 1785. I also would like the military history of my Grandmother's father Claudius Boatman who served in the Rev. War in 1778 and R. 12, 586 was the first settler in McHenry Township near English Centre in 1785. I would like his affidavit which they have applied for a pension as I would like to know where he was born I want to join the D.A.R. and of course want to have all the ancestral Base I can get - Thanking you
I am very truly yours enclose postage for reply Mrs. Mary R. Wolcott 660 spruce street Williamsport Pa.

Pension repayment. Washington D.C.
One John English of Lycoming County Penn - was a pen- sioner of the Revolutionary War. He was anxious

to know what his service was, his age - birth & date of death in order to raise a suitable Marker - Will you kindly furnish this. Also the ser- vice of James English if his name is on the pension

Rolls - I think he died in 1826 -
Yours truly -
Mrs. Samuel Humes.
Gray King Hall
Jersey Shore
Pa
July 22-1910

Rev The Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary Record of my ancestor "John English," of the Pennsylvania Line? His Pension No. is "42710."
I desire the authentic record for

The pleasure of join- ing the Society of the "Col. A. T. R."
Thanking you for the trouble which you may take in this matter Yours truly
J. Gray Mason Harless 264 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, Ga.
P.S. Please address your reply to Miss C. L. Barnett, 1123 - 13 th St. N.W. Washington D.C."

The Commission of Pensions Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me with the pension re- cord of my ancestor "John Reuglish", who fought in the Revolu- tionary War and drew

a pension for his services -
See Pension File No. 42710.
Applicants No. 3516.
Please address your reply to Miss C. L. Barnett 1123-13 th St. N.W. Washington D.C.
Thanking you in advance for any attention you may give this request Yours Truly, Sarah English Hornaday

This record furnished Miss Barnett Feb. 7. set jacket & letter of inquiry in same behalf. no further the Commonwealth of Virginia. Answer required.
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly by furnish with the Pension Record of my ancestor "John English" who served in the Revo- lutionary War in the Company Commanded

by Captain John Hance. of the Regiment - Command- ed by Colonel Walter Stewart. Left Pension File 42710, Applicants No. 3516.
I will be grateful for any attention given this request - & Thank you in advance.
Yours Truly Mrs. Julia Inez Watson Harkness P.O. 264 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, Ga. Kindly address your reply to Miss Le. L. Barfutt 1123-13 th St. N.W. Wash., D.C.

3311 Phila. Pa.
Nov 27. 1905-
Pension Agent.
Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me all the available information of one William Lane, a pensioner, New York State, of the Revolution. When did Pension stop as that would be the date of his death.
I desire similar information of one John English a pensioner, Pennsylvania, of the Revolution.
(Mrs) F. J. Hornlock
2831 Diamond St. Philadelphia, Pa.

P. S. 2
Can you give place and date of birth of said soldiers or tell me if there is any place where such records are kept in the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Please let me hear from you (Mrs) H. S. Hurllock.

42 710
Revy INVALID.
File No. 42 710
John English Her Rev
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 158
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1905. Dec 9. History to Mrs. F. S.
Harlock.
M. B. H.
Feb. 7, 1910 - Letter to Miss C. L. Barnett (for Sarah E. Hornaday) 1125 - 13 th St. Washington D.C.
1910 June 9. Mrs. Julia May Matson Harless. $
1910 July 29. Mrs. Samuel Hynes - $
1919 June 5. Hist. to Mrs. Mary R. Wolcott. $.
1921 June 28. Hist. to Mrs. F. S. Harlock. aw.
1924 Mar. 3.
Letter answering inquiry of J. M. Engley info. names of parents & date & place of birth not on record
1926 May 19. photo's mailed to Wm. T. E. Surley, 6157 Univa- -rity Ave. Chicago Ills. (see receipt for payment in the $1.00)
Benj. Buckman 832144
aw

Lycoming County Pa —
I Thomas Hays Prothonotary of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is seventy one dollars and forty five cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Williamsport the second day of October AD 1820.
Tho s Hays proty
ms English 3516 Oct 18 Mar 1821
Com.